Introduction
Do you want to get into road cycling and are looking for your first bike? The market is vast and the choices are many. Here is the complete guide to choosing your first road bike in 2025.
What budget for a first road bike?
- Less than €1000: aluminum, entry-level groupset. Correct for beginners
- €1000-€2000: high-end aluminum or entry-level carbon. The best value for money
- €2000-€3500: carbon, Shimano 105 or Ultegra groupset. Excellent for progressing
The best road bikes for beginners 2025
Budget €800-€1500
- Trek Domane AL 2: comfortable, reliable, ideal for beginners (€900)
- Specialized Allez E5: light for aluminum, very popular (€1000)
- Canyon Endurace AL 6: excellent value for money (€1100)
Budget €1500-€2500
- Trek Domane SL 5: carbon, exceptional comfort (€2000)
- Specialized Allez Sprint Comp: performance and accessibility (€1800)
Criteria for a beginner
- Comfort: choose an endurance bike (more upright geometry)
- Reliability: choose a recognized brand with good after-sales service
- Size: get measured in-store
Conclusion
Your first road bike is the beginning of a long story. And from day one, it deserves a David & Clément wall mount to be proudly displayed.